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Schenectady, New York

Specialty Services-Pharmacist

PharmacistIncludes callNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$52.38-$83.68/hr

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Salary: 52.38 - 83.68SUMMARY

The Specialty Services Pharmacist (part-time) is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of specialty pharmacy professional services while ensuring safe, accurate, and compliant patient care.

In this role, you will verify specialty medication referrals, provide expert medication counseling, collaborate with healthcare providers, and serve as a trusted resource for patients, caregivers, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. You will also support the ongoing development of specialty pharmacy programs and patient therapy initiatives while maintaining strong relationships with industry partners.

Work Setting: OfficeSchedule: Monday – FridayESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee the daily operations of the specialty pharmacy program.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
  • Manage workflow and supervise specialty pharmacy support staff.
  • Participate in business development efforts with specialty pharmacy partners and healthcare providers.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with prescribers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, payers, and healthcare systems.
  • Verify the appropriate dispensing of specialty medications.

Counsel Patients and Healthcare Providers On

  • Medication usage
  • Dosage instructions
  • Drug interactions
  • Potential side effects
  • Monitor patient progress to promote medication adherence and optimize therapeutic outcomes.
  • Assist with reporting and documentation required by specialty pharmacy contracts and industry partners.
  • Provide exceptional customer service to patients, providers, and business partners.
  • Participate in scheduled on-call coverage for urgent after-hours specialty pharmacy needs.
  • Support continuous quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety.
  • Exercise professional judgment while practicing within the scope of pharmacist licensure.
  • Complete all required continuing education and maintain active licensure.
  • Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and company pharmacy regulations.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills
  • Strong leadership and decision-making abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to supervise, prioritize, and evaluate the work of others
  • Ability to resolve customer concerns professionally and efficiently
  • Proficiency with pharmacy management systems and automated dispensing technology

Working Knowledge Of

  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word

Professional appearance consistent with company dress code

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Pharmacy (5-year program)

Active Pharmacist license in good standing within the state of practice

Physical Requirements

Grasping/Finger Movement & Dexterity- Left/Right Hands Constant 5-8 HoursStanding Frequent 3-5 HoursWalking Occasional 1-3 HoursBending Occasional 1-3 HoursExposure to Hot Environment Occasional 1-3 HoursPushing/Pulling Occasional 1-3 Hours up to 25lbsSitting Frequent 3-5 HoursTwisting Occasional 1-3 HoursOur Company does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, affection or sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, liability for military service, status as a veteran, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Should your hours and availability better fit the needs of another store or desired shift, we may consider your application for another location or shift.

Key Responsibilities

The Specialty Services Pharmacist oversees daily operations of the specialty pharmacy program while ensuring compliant patient care and medication safety. They also collaborate with healthcare providers and partners to manage therapy initiatives and provide expert medication counseling.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and possess an active Pharmacist license in good standing. Strong leadership, communication, and proficiency in pharmacy management systems are required for this role.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pharmacy operationsRegulatory complianceInterpersonal skillsAnalytical skills

Pharmacist Career Context

Of the 40 active Pharmacy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 50% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$142k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
18%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 60% of Pharmacy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 10,330 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Schenectady

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$314k
Typical market rent
$1,503/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.